Product Description
Fortress eVault Max 18.5kWh LFP Battery
Fortress eVault Max 18.5kWh LFP Battery
The newest innovative Lithium Iron Phosphate battery from Fortress Power is the eVault Max 18.5 kWh ®. An all-in-one solution for your residential and commercial needs. Scalable up to 370kWh with a serviceable top cover access to make installation of this battery simple and worry free. The eVault Max is AC/DC coupled to solar arrays and works for many applications that require solar storage, including Off-Grid, Back Up power, self-supply and Peak Charge Reduction just to name a few.
- Latest Lithium Iron Phosphate technology (UL 1973 and UL9540 certified)
- Expandable from 18.5 kWh to 370 kWh for both residential and commercial buildings
- Local monitoring via Large LCD display
- Closed-Loop Communication with hybrid inverters via smart Digital Process Based Battery Management System (BMS)
- Competitively priced and easy to install with > 98% round-trip efficiency
- Optimized internal structure makes for easy installation and serviceability
- AC/DC coupling to existing and new PV systems
- 10-year warranty
The Built-In Smart and Reliable Relay-Based Battery Management System integrates multilevel safety concepts for excellent performance:
- Overcharge and Deep Discharge Protection
- Over-heat protection
- Over Current Protection
- Cell Monitoring and Balancing
- Voltage and Temperature Monitoring
- Closed-Loop Communication with Inverters
- Optimized Internal Structure – Easily Serviceable
- Handles More Surge Capacity from Inverters
Specifications
| Total Energy (kWh) | 18.5 |
| Capacity[Ah] | 360 |
| Nominal Voltage [V] | 51.2 (48) |
| Voltage Range[V] | 48-55 |
| Recommended Charge Current [A] | 150 |
| Max. Charge Current (Continuous)[A] | 180 |
| Max. Discharge Current (Continuous)[A] | 180 |
| Max. Pulse Current (for 10 sec) [A] | 200 |
| Charging Temperature[F] | 32 to 120 |
| Discharging Temperature[F] | -4 to 140 |
| Recommended Storage Temperature [F] | 14 to 77 |
| Dimension [H xW x D, inch] | 20.3 x 20.3 x 42.2 |
| Weight[lbs] | 520 |
| Enclosure Protection Rating | IP55 |
| Mounting options | Floor standing |
| Certificates | UL 1642, UL1973, UL9540 |
| Warranty | 10 Years |
| Scalability | Maximum 20 in Parallel (370 kWh) |
| Communication | CAN/RS485 |
| High Current Circuit Breaker | 250A |
| Efficiency | >98% |
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